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War or Terror in the Gulf of Oman? Oil Tankers in flames, crew rescued and taken to Iran
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 13, 2019 09:27A maritime safety group warned earlier today of an unspecific threat in the Gulf Oman urging extreme caution amid US- Iran tension. The near the Strait of Hormuz is a ... Read More
U.S. DOT launches Port Infrastructure Development Program
Chief Assignment Editor- June 13, 2019 00:32The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to apply for $292.7 million in discretionary grant funding through the new Port Infrastructure Development Program. ... Read More
A push for market liberalization in the Caribbean
Seth Miller- June 12, 2019 23:05Can cooperation and market liberalization beat out protectionist interests in the Caribbean? The 2019 Caribavia conference wasted little time in bringing that question to the forefront. With representatives from airlines, ... Read More
Uganda tour operators warn of mass protests over proposed Murchison Falls dam
Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- June 12, 2019 18:54In an advertisement in “The New Vision” daily by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) on June 7, a notice of intended application for a license from Bonang Power and Energy ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism in crisis: Managing and seeking out opportunities
Srilal Miththapala - eTN Sri Lanka- June 11, 2019 23:55The Rapid Response Team by Safertourism reached out to Sri Lanka tourism authorities including the minister of tourism and industry leaders within hours of the devastating terror attack on the ... Read More
Canadian travellers: do’s and don’ts when travelling and staying in vacation rentals
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019 20:13The annual 2019 Airplane and Hotel Etiquette Study results are released by Expedia, offering a deep dive into Canadian travellers' preferences, behaviours, and pet peeves. And while we all have ... Read More
Conrad Bali announces completion of rejuvenation
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019 19:13Conrad Bali, a beachfront resort on the southern coast of Bali, today announced the launch of its 85 newly-renovated expanded Deluxe rooms that boast incredible Indian Ocean views, expansive lagoon ... Read More
The rising city of eco-tourism
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019 18:53The city of Daegu is celebrating '2020-the year of Tourism in Daegu and Gyeongbuk' by creating the new brand 'Natural Daegu' to promote its tourism resources for domestic and international tourists. Natural ... Read More
Ascend Hotel Collection expands in San Francisco
Dmytro Makarov- June 5, 2019 20:15The Ascend Hotel Collection, by Choice Hotels International, Inc., is a portfolio of unique, boutique, and historic hotels and resorts that reflect their surrounding community. The latest hotel joined the ... Read More
Treehouse Hotels: New brand from Starwood Capital Group
Dmytro Makarov- June 5, 2019 19:50Hotel visionary Barry Sternlicht, and Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, founder of W Hotels, has once again worked his magic to re-invent the hotel experience. Sternlicht has already ... Read More
Lufthansa uses telemedicine on board its long-haul fleet
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019 17:00As the first airline in the world to do so, Lufthansa has equipped all long–haul aircraft with the mobile ECG (Electrocardiogram) system CardioSecur. In case of on-board medical emergencies, the ... Read More
UNWTO: Sustainability a key part of tourism policies, but more still to be done
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019 16:20Countries around the world are integrating sustainability in their tourism policies but the evidence on the results of their implementation remains limited, research carried out for the first “Baseline Report ... Read More
Puerto Rico Tourism hungry for good news: Today best news in 8 years
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 5, 2019 08:12Puerto Rico is hungry for good news after the island's tourism industry came to an all-time low after a devastating hurricane hit. Today at the IPW 2019 in Anaheim, Discover ... Read More
Hilton: 200th hotel opening in the China market
Dmytro Makarov- June 3, 2019 19:13Hilton ushered in a milestone in its China market development with the grand opening of its 200th hotel -- Canopy Chengdu. The Chinese market is a top priority for Hilton ... Read More
Another safety blow for Boeing: 737 MAX and NG’s “improperly manufactured parts” need replacement
Chief Assignment Editor- June 3, 2019 16:45Boeing 737 MAX and NG manufacturer revealed that some aircraft parts were improperly manufactured and would need replacement dealing yet another safety issue blow to troubled aircraft. Up to 148 ... Read More
Opening of the Emerald Bay Hotel upgrades the archeology themed Cambrian Town Happy World Resort
Dmytro Makarov- June 3, 2019 07:49The Emerald Bay Hotel opens to the public today, offering tourists a premium hospitality service while visiting the newly opened Yunnan Cambrian Town Happy World. Celebrated as one of the ... Read More
Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok announces new General Manager
Chief Assignment Editor- May 28, 2019 18:40Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok, the innovative new health retreat in downtown Bangkok, has announced the appointment of Bruno Huber as its new General Manager. A stunning sanctuary in the ... Read More
Canopy by Hilton : First in Africa set for CapeTown
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 28, 2019 06:48Hilton ( announced the signing of a management agreement with Growthpoint Properties, South Africa’s largest REIT, to open a hotel under its lifestyle Canopy by Hilton brand. The 150 guestroom ... Read More
Far-reaching effects: New EU aviation fuel tax will send airfares soaring
Chief Assignment Editor- May 27, 2019 18:17The European Commission is considering aviation fuel tax that is supposed to reduce carbon emissions by 11 percent and have a “negligible” impact on jobs and the economy. But experts ... Read More
Good news for Pakistan Tourism comes from British Airways
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2019 23:03British Airways has great news for the Pakistan travel and tourism industry. Tourism in Pakistan is a growing industry. In 2018, the British Backpacker Society ranked Pakistan as the world's top adventure travel ... Read More
Drury Hotel guests: Review your credit card statements for unauthorized charges
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2019 21:27The Drury Hotels operates a chain of mid-scale limited service hotels under the brands Drury Inn and Suites, Drury Inn, Drury Suites, Drury Plaza Hotel, and Pear Tree Inn. As ... Read More
Canadian air travelers to benefit from new Air Passenger Protection Regulations
Chief Assignment Editor- May 24, 2019 19:45Air travel is essential to Canada's economic growth and prosperity. Canadians, tourists and businesses all benefit from a safe, efficient and more transparent air industry. Buying tickets for air travel ... Read More
Lufthansa Group’s help alliance launches in the Americas
Chief Assignment Editor- May 24, 2019 16:45Today, the Lufthansa Group officially launched help alliance Americas as a sub-organization of its long-standing aid organization, help alliance worldwide. help alliance is the aid organization of the Lufthansa Group ... Read More
Bold action by London Heathrow to reduce vehicle emissions
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2019 06:01London Heathrow has announced it is getting ready to introduce a set of tough new measures to protect local air quality, reduce congestion and tackle emissions, as the airport continues ... Read More
Myanmar Tourism Police arrests accused Sri Lanka Terror Suspect
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2019 04:16Myanmar Tourist Police arrested a Sri Lankan man Thursday afternoon. The tourist from Sri Lanka is accused to have connections with those involved in the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka ... Read More
European Commission assesses Hyperloop regulatory needs
Chief Assignment Editor- May 24, 2019 01:15Hyperloop Transportation Technologies announced today the presentation of the first finalized generic guideline for design, operation, and certification for Hyperloop systems to the Director of Land Transport at DG Move, ... Read More
FAA: More access to airspace to fly drones
Chief Assignment Editor- May 23, 2019 18:20Starting today more than 100 control towers and airports will be added to the hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic facilities and airports that currently use the Low ... Read More
Move Beyond: Cathay Pacific launches new digital brand
Chief Assignment Editor- May 22, 2019 23:00Cathay Pacific celebrates today the start of a new journey with the purpose of moving people forward in life, through the airline’s ability to connect them to meaningful people, places ... Read More
Fly-in Lodge set to take helicopter skiing to a new level In Canada
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 22, 2019 09:04Northern Escape, Canada's leading heli-skiing operator is launching a new, luxurious remote lodge for the upcoming 2019/2020 season. The new Northern Escape Lodge is strategically situated on a pristine 50-acre ... Read More
PATA Annual Summit 2019: Issues of sustainability and social responsibility
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 22, 2019 04:13The PATA Annual Summit 2019 (PAS 2019), under the theme ‘Progress with a Purpose’, opened in Cebu, Philippines on May 9 with 383 delegates from 194 organisations and 43 destinations ... Read More
The 5th Edition of the International Day of Yoga
Chief Assignment Editor- May 20, 2019 14:45The 5th Edition of the International Day of Yoga will be celebrated all around the globe on 21st June 2019. As in the past, this year also Ministry of Tourism, ... Read More
How are Airbnb and Thailand Government Savings Bank working together?
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- May 18, 2019 01:22Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, and the Government Savings Bank, Thailand’s 105-year-old state-owned bank, today announced an official strategic partnership to help promote and empower Thai hospitality entrepreneurs — starting ... Read More
Is Zimbabwe planning to kidnap former Tourism Minister Mzembi in South Africa?
George Taylor- May 17, 2019 08:26Travel and Tourism in Zimbabwe are on a path of urgently needed recovery, and the country is considered by most travelers as desirable and safe. However, there is a dark ... Read More
5 Money-Saving Tips While Traveling
editor- May 16, 2019 19:45Now that you’ve done your research on your next destination for your trip, it is time to gear up and travel. While you are traveling, hotel booking charges and food ... Read More
Airbnb joins the European Travel Commission to promote healthy tourism
Chief Assignment Editor- May 16, 2019 19:22Airbnb, the global community-driven end-to-end travel platform, has joined the European Travel Commission (ETC) as an Associate Member to support Europe as a travel destination and promote healthy tourism - ... Read More
Simba, the happiest safari company from Tanzania joins African Tourism Board
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 16, 2019 09:39African Tourism Board today added Simba Safaris a family owned Safari and Tour company from Tanzania to its rapidly growing list of members. Simba Safaris is also a giant in ... Read More